uncrossed

An archaic adjective meaning not crossed or not marked with a cross; rarely used in modern English.

• 🇪🇸Adjetivo que describe algo que no ha sido cruzado con una línea o marca en forma de cruz, o que no está tachado; también puede referirse a extremidades o dedos que no están cruzados entre sí. Es poco común en el inglés moderno.

1. Not crossed (general) B2 formal

   Not marked with a line or cross; not having a cross shape or line drawn through.

   • The uncrossed lines on the map indicated safe routes.
   • She left the letter 't' uncrossed in her handwriting.
   • The uncrossed path led directly to the village.

   🇪🇸sin cruzar

   Sinónimos: unlinedunmarked

   Antónimos: crossed

2. Uncrossed check C1 formal british

   A check that has not been crossed, meaning it can be cashed over the counter.

   • The bank accepted the uncrossed check for immediate payment.
   • He preferred uncrossed checks for quick transactions.
   • An uncrossed check is payable to the bearer at the bank.

   🇪🇸cheque no cruzado

   Sinónimos: open

   Antónimos: crossed

• more uncrossed comparative form
• most uncrossed superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of changing the position of crossed limbs (such as arms or legs) back to a straight or uncrossed position.

• 🇪🇸Verbo que indica la acción de dejar de tener los brazos o las piernas cruzados, volviéndolos a una posición recta o separada. También puede referirse a deshacer el cruce de cualquier parte del cuerpo.

1. Change from a crossed to an uncrossed position B1 formal

   To move your arms or legs so that they are no longer crossed over each other.

   • She uncrossed her legs and stood up.
   • He uncrossed his arms and relaxed.
   • Please uncross your legs and sit comfortably.

   🇪🇸descruzar

   Antónimos: cross

• uncrossed past participle
• uncrossed past simple
• uncrossing present participle
• uncrosses third person singular